Algebra Word Problems

Algebra Word Problems

Lesson 1

Problem: The sum of consecutive even numbers is 186. What are numbers?

Solution Let x + 1 and x + 3 be two consecutive even numbers

Step 1:

Solution

Step 2: x + 1 + x + 3 = 2x + 4

2x + 4 = 186

Solution Solving the equation 2x + 4 = 186

Step 3: = 2x = 182

= x = 182/2

= x = 91

Then x + 1 = 92 and x + 3 = 94

Solution

Step 4:

Complete The answer is: 92,94

Try two practice problems:

A.	The sum of two consecutive integers is 67. Name the integers.
B.	The product of two consecutive even numbers is 20. Find the numbers.